Adding a carousel banner to your homepage is a great way to showcase multiple images, promotions, or featured products in a dynamic and visually appealing manner. Follow the steps below to add a carousel banner to your homepage using Reactiv's drag-and-drop builder.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Log in to Your Reactiv Dashboard
Login to your Shopify store and navigate to the Sales Channel section.
Open the Reactiv dashboard to get started.
Open Studio > Home screen to start designing your home screen.
Step 2: Add the Carousel Banner Section
In the list of available sections, look for the Carousel section.
Drag the Carousel section and drop it into the desired position on your homepage preview.
Step 3: Customize the Carousel Banners
Click on the edit section button in the homepage preview to open the customization options.
You can add banners, set titles, and configure the styling of the banners. Here are the main customization options:
Add banners: Click the Add Banner button to select what kind of banner you want to upload.
Product: Link the banner to a specific product page.
Collection: Link the banner to a specific collection.
Website Link: Link the banner to open any web URL.
No Link: The banner is not linked to any resources.
Set Title & Description: Add an optional title and description captions to each banner if desired.
Step 4: Configure Section Settings
In the Section Settings, you can adjust the appearance and behavior of the carousel banner.
Configure settings such as:
Style: Choose the layout of the banners to be square, portrait, or landscape.
Image display: Choose if the banner image fits or fills the container.
Title and Description color: Choose the color or the banner title and description.
Step 7: Save and Publish
Once you have customized the carousel banner to your liking, click the Save button.
To make the changes live on your app, click the Publish button.
Additional Tips
Image Dimensions: Ensure your images are optimized for the web and have consistent dimensions for the best display.
Testing: Preview your changes on different devices to ensure the carousel banner looks good on both mobile and desktop screens.
Updates: Regularly update the images and content in your carousel banner to keep your homepage fresh and engaging.